In small town Berea, Kentucky, three bookstore workers pass their days together with regular conversation. Declan talks about his marriage, Lisa talks about her engagement, and Ellie talks about the tragedy that is her love life. Their daily routine comes to a sudden halt when Declan takes a leave of absence. Ellie and Lisa are shocked to learn that Declan's wife is terminally ill. How could they spend their days together talking with one another and not know this? The revelation sparks a new interest to become closer as friends. However, friendship may not be the only thing Lisa and Ellie find. As these three friends begin to unravel their guarded past, secrets, love, and loss weave their way into their conversations, pushing them to confront their notions of how to be loved.